Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (f5·24)
c9-19318Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
15. Nd6+ Bf6 16. Qxf6+ Bf7 17. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #13.
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